[Year in Review] Celebrating Courageous Leaders and Their Moving Stories

Andrea Heuston is the CEO and Creative Principal of Artitudes Design, an award-winning creative agency. She has over 20 years of experience in the design industry and has won several awards such as the Puget Sound Business Journal’s 40 under 40, the Annual Enterprising Women of the Year Awards for Enterprising Women Magazine, Cambridge Who’s Who, and the Key4Women Achieve Award.
Andrea holds a degree in communications and design from the University of Washington. She is a speaker, author, and a volunteer who helps plan, purchase, prepare, and serve meals for the members of The Matt Talbot Center. Andrea is also the host of the Lead Like a Woman Show where she features top women leaders in order to share their inspirational stories on life and leadership.
Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:
- Andrea Heuston talks about her interview with Lorrie Morgan, Natasha Miller, and Dame Stephanie (Steve) Shirley
- Andrea’s 100th episode
- Top negotiation and dispute resolution tips from Mori Taheripour
- The lessons Andrea learned from Susan Drumm and Joyce Shulman
- Andrea describes her podcast series about men who support women
- What Andrea learned from chatting with Kati Quigley and Lisa Riggs
- Andrea’s interview with Rosalyn Taylor O’Neale, the authors of the book Tales From the Trenches, Stephen Shortt, Dr. Amy Morrison, and Riah Gonzalez
- How Andrea was able to interview Vicky Heldreich Durand
- Dr. Jeremy Weisz’s superpower
In this episode…
Having hosted many guests on the Lead Like a Woman Show, Andrea Heuston has learned numerous lessons about leadership, growing a business, and supporting other entrepreneurs.
Over the last year, she has talked with inspiring women who have overcome many challenges to build billion-dollar businesses and conquer their fears. Andrea has also interviewed various men who work tirelessly to support women and level the playing field across gender lines. This past year’s lineup includes powerhouse entrepreneurs and thought leaders like Rosalyn Taylor O’Neale, Warren Rustand, and Dame Stephanie (Steve) Shirley, who have been empowering and elevating others to greatness.
In this episode of the Lead Like a Woman Show, host Andrea Heuston is joined by Dr. Jeremy Weisz, the Co-founder of Rise25, to talk about some of the most impactful interviews she has hosted over the last year. They discuss tips for building a business, supporting women in leadership, and the power of the mindset. Tune in to hear remarkable stories from incredible go-getters around the world!
Resources Mentioned in this episode
- Artitudes Design
- Andrea Heuston on LinkedIn
- Stronger on the Other Side: The Power to Choose by Andrea Heuston
- Lead Like a Woman: Tales From the Trenches by Andrea Heuston, et al.
- Lorrie Morgan on LinkedIn
- “If It’s Not Hell Yes, It’s Hell No!” with Lorrie Morgan
- Natasha Miller on LinkedIn
- “The Outgoing Introvert” with Natasha Miller
- Relentless: My Journey from a Homeless Shelter to the Inc. 5000 by Natasha Miller
- Dame Stephanie Shirley’s website
- “A Life Worth Living” with Dame Stephanie (Steve) Shirley
- “[100th Episode] Looking Back on Inspirational Lessons From Powerful Women”
- Mori Taheripour on LinkedIn
- “Trust That the World Has a Lot in Store for You!” with Mori Taheripour
- Bring Yourself: How to Harness the Power of Connection to Negotiate Fearlessly by Mori Taheripour
- Susan Drumm on LinkedIn
- “You Are SO Worthy” with Susan Drumm
- The Leader’s Playlist: Unleash the Power of Music and Neuroscience to Transform Your Leadership and Your Life by Susan Drumm
- Joyce Shulman on LinkedIn
- “Just Start” with Joyce Shulman
- 99 Walks
- Warren Rustand on LinkedIn
- “[The Men Who Support the Women] You are Good Enough” with Warren Rustand
- The Leader Within Us by Warren Rustand
- Kati Quigley on LinkedIn
- “Take It Up a Notch” with Kati Quigley
- Lisa Riggs on LinkedIn
- “Expect 1,000 No’s for Every 1 YES” with Lisa Riggs
- Rosalyn Taylor O’Neale on LinkedIn
- “Courageous Conversations” with Rosalyn Taylor O’Neale
- Helena Gibson on LinkedIn
- Hazel Ortega on LinkedIn
- “Lead Like a Woman: Tales From the Trenches Part 2” with Helena Gibson and Hazel Ortega
- Lauren Reed on LinkedIn
- Dr. Kristin Kahle on LinkedIn
- “Lead Like a Woman: Tales from the Trenches Author Show Part 1” with Lauren Reed and Dr. Kristin Kahle
- Stephen Shortt on LinkedIn
- “[The Men Who Support the Women] Remove the Obstacle” with Stephen Shortt
- Dr. Amy Morrison on LinkedIn
- “Practice Radical Self-Care” with Dr. Amy Morrison
- Riah Gonzalez on LinkedIn
- “Successful as F*CK” with Riah Gonzalez
- Successful as F*ck: A No BS Tale of Screwing Up and Succeeding Anyway by Riah Gonzalez
- Vicky Heldreich Durand on LinkedIn
- “When One Door Closes, Open the Next One!” with Vicky Heldreich Durand
- Wave Woman: The Life and Struggles of a Surfing Pioneer by Vicky Heldreich Durand
Sponsor for this episode…
This episode is brought to you by Artitudes Design by Andrea Heuston. Artitudes Design is an award-winning creative agency that has been creating visual communication for Fortune 500 companies for over 25 years. They have worked with notable companies such as Microsoft, Starbucks, Expedia, and have also served startups and nonprofit organizations.
They specialize in connecting speakers with audiences by creating visual value with presentations and through the creation of motion graphics, video, and content.
To learn more about Artitudes Design, visit their website today. Checkout their portfolio to see their previous projects, and contact them today to find out how they can help you bring your business a cut above the rest.
Never Fear Failure

Tim McDiarmid is the Founder and Owner of The Good Kind Hospitality Group. The world traveler who is Canadian by birth and resides in San Antonio provides culinary and artistic creations that fit perfectly with any type of event. As a serial entrepreneur, Tim specializes in running multiple business endeavors. Her first company, Tim the Girl, combines bespoke catering and event planning. She also operates The Good Kind, a modern market and cafe which builds on Tim the Girl’s vision of providing her community with food that is clean, nourishing, sustainable, and delicious.
Tim also owns an event venue, Ivy Hall, which is a beautiful garden space that hosts weddings, birthdays, corporate events, and more. After many years in business, she is sharing her knowledge and providing guidance through the Bravery Strategy, a coaching and consulting business for aspiring entrepreneurs.
Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:
- How Tim McDiarmid joined the culinary and hospitality industries
- What went right for Tim when she started her business?
- How Tim supports women through her organization
- Tim explains why she started a business serving clean food in Texas
- Tim’s experience as a chef on the show Chopped
- How Tim’s new program “Bravery Strategy” will support entrepreneurs
- The most impactful piece of advice Tim has received from a mentor
- Tim’s superpower and contact details
In this episode…
How much freedom do you want in your life? What strategies can you use to gain more freedom financially, in your business, or in your personal life?
According to Tim McDiarmid, everyone is capable of finding freedom. However, you have to be willing to take big risks to achieve this freedom and gain success. Tim, who has gone through similar challenges to find freedom, advises entrepreneurs to embrace failure, be authentic in their professional careers, and learn how to make the right choices.
Tim McDiarmid, the Founder and Owner of The Good Kind Hospitality Group, joins Andrea Heuston in this episode of the Lead Like a Woman Show to talk about her experience building a business in the hospitality industry. Tim explains how she supports women through her business, her experience on the show Chopped, and her new program for entrepreneurs.
Resources Mentioned in this episode
- Artitudes Design
- Stronger on the Other Side: The Power to Choose by Andrea Heuston
- Tim the Girl Catering
- Tim McDiarmid on LinkedIn
- Tim McDiarmid on Instagram
- Ivy Hall
- The Good Kind
- Chopped
- Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO)
- Italian Fix
Sponsor for this episode…
This episode is brought to you by Artitudes Design by Andrea Heuston. Artitudes Design is an award-winning creative agency that has been creating visual communication for Fortune 500 companies for over 25 years. They have worked with notable companies such as Microsoft, Starbucks, Expedia, and have also served startups and nonprofit organizations.
They specialize in connecting speakers with audiences by creating visual value with presentations and through the creation of motion graphics, video, and content.
To learn more about Artitudes Design, visit their website today. Checkout their portfolio to see their previous projects, and contact them today to find out how they can help you bring your business a cut above the rest.
Show Your Worth

Shelmina Abji is a TEDx speaker, board member, former Vice President at IBM, author, and angel investor. She started her career as a software engineer and then moved into sales and sales leadership, guiding global teams to deliver over $1B in annual revenue and serving as a key decision-maker in hiring and promoting hundreds of professionals.
Shelmina received extensive leadership training at IBM, Harvard University, and UCLA. As a global empowerment speaker, she has addressed attendees at companies, conferences, and colleges that include Google, Edward Jones, National Center for Women in Technology, Black women in STEM, and Harvard.
Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:
- How Shelmina Abji transitioned from the tech industry to being a speaker
- Shelmina discusses strategies from her book, Show Your Worth: 8 Intentional Strategies for Women to Emerge as Leaders at Work
- How to intentionally create value as a leader
- Shelmina explains the concept of “the power of quotient”
- The most impactful piece of advice Shelmina has received from a mentor
- Shelmina’s superpower and how to get in touch with her
In this episode…
How do you show up as a leader? How can you be intentional in your leadership to advance in your career (and help others advance too)?
Shelmina Abji advises women to focus their attention on eight intentional strategies that will help transform their careers. These intentional methods include being strategic in your leadership journey, learning how to overcome obstacles, being intentional in your personal growth, and creating more value for others.
In this episode of the Lead Like A Woman Show, Andrea Heuston is joined by Shelmina Abji, a TEDx speaker and author, to discuss strategies for intentional leadership. Shelmina shares her career background, explains the concept of “the power of quotient,” and talks about her book, Show Your Worth.
Resources Mentioned in this episode
- Artitudes Design
- Stronger on the Other Side: The Power to Choose by Andrea Heuston
- Shelmina Abji’s website
- Shelmina Abji on LinkedIn
- Shelmina Abji on Instagram
- Show Your Worth: 8 Intentional Strategies for Women to Emerge as Leaders at Work by Shelmina Babai Abji
Sponsor for this episode…
This episode is brought to you by Artitudes Design by Andrea Heuston. Artitudes Design is an award-winning creative agency that has been creating visual communication for Fortune 500 companies for over 25 years. They have worked with notable companies such as Microsoft, Starbucks, Expedia, and have also served startups and nonprofit organizations.
They specialize in connecting speakers with audiences by creating visual value with presentations and through the creation of motion graphics, video, and content.
To learn more about Artitudes Design, visit their website today. Checkout their portfolio to see their previous projects, and contact them today to find out how they can help you bring your business a cut above the rest.
One Bold Move a Day

Shanna A. Hocking is a leadership consultant, philanthropic advisor, and keynote speaker with 20 years of experience raising hundreds of millions of dollars and leading large teams at organizations such as the Wharton School of Business, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, the University of Alabama, and Duke University. She is the Principal of Hocking Leadership, an organizational leadership, fundraising, and philanthropic advisory firm. Shanna’s clients include universities, national nonprofit organizations, global businesses, and family foundations. Her articles have been published in Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, Huffington Post, Motherly, and Forbes. Her expertise has been featured in Entrepreneur, Chicago Tribune, Today.com, Insider, The Muse, American Express Business Insights, and Thrive Global, among others. Shanna is also the author of One Bold Move a Day.
Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:
- Why Shanna A. Hocking started a consulting business
- Shanna talks about her book and the four mindsets for making bold moves
- How to live the “and mindset” and find happiness through the “progress mindset”
- What is a bold move?
- The steps Shanna is taking to make bold moves
- Why workplace culture is about connections — not presence
- The benefits of having an “Atta Girl” folder
- The most impactful piece of advice Shanna has received from her mentors
- Shanna’s superpower and contact details
In this episode…
Do you find it difficult to celebrate your wins and accomplishments? How can you ensure that you learn and grow throughout your career?
Leadership consultant Shanna A. Hocking’s advice is to take small, bold, actionable steps every day. Being a great leader doesn’t happen overnight, but you have to make a conscious choice to move forward. It is therefore essential to be grateful, empower others to achieve success, and find joy in the challenges. Make an intentional choice to celebrate the small wins every day.
In this episode of the Lead Like a Woman Show, Andrea Heuston is joined by Shanna A. Hocking, the Principal of Hocking Leadership, to talk about making bold career moves. Shanna discusses the benefits of celebrating your accomplishments, the four mindsets for making bold moves, and why workplace culture is about connections — not presence.
Resources Mentioned in this episode
- Artitudes Design
- Stronger on the Other Side: The Power to Choose by Andrea Heuston
- Shanna A. Hocking’s website
- Shanna A. Hocking on LinkedIn
- One Bold Move a Day: Meaningful Actions Women Can Take to Fulfill Their Leadership and Career Potential by Shanna A. Hocking
- “Why I Broke Up with My Office” by Shanna A. Hocking
Sponsor for this episode…
This episode is brought to you by Artitudes Design by Andrea Heuston. Artitudes Design is an award-winning creative agency that has been creating visual communication for Fortune 500 companies for over 25 years. They have worked with notable companies such as Microsoft, Starbucks, Expedia, and have also served startups and nonprofit organizations.
They specialize in connecting speakers with audiences by creating visual value with presentations and through the creation of motion graphics, video, and content.
To learn more about Artitudes Design, visit their website today. Checkout their portfolio to see their previous projects, and contact them today to find out how they can help you bring your business a cut above the rest.
Success Leaves Clues

Lisa Druxman is a mom on a mission. She is the Founder and CEO of FIT4MOM, the parent company of FIT4BABY, Stroller Strides, and Body Boost. With nearly 2,000 class locations nationwide, FIT4MOM is one of the fastest-growing franchises in the country. Lisa is also the author of The Empowered Mama and the host of The Empowered Mama podcast.
Lisa and FIT4MOM have been featured numerous times on NBC’s Today Show, CNN, The Montel Williams Show, and Access Hollywood and profiled in magazines, including Entrepreneur, Woman’s Day, Good Housekeeping, and Self. Lisa is a speaker, a writer, and a thought leader with a passion for helping moms get out of an overwhelming life and into a healthy and happy life.
Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:
- What inspired Lisa Druxman to start a fitness company?
- What went right and led to the success of FIT4MOM?
- Lisa talks about developing a franchise business and writing The Empowered Mama
- The brands under the FIT4MOM parent company name
- How Lisa has been creating a values-based fitness community of moms
- The lessons Lisa learned about living in an overwhelming state of being
- Lisa talks about The Empowered Mama podcast and her plans for the future
- What the FIT4MOM franchise offers its franchisees
- The most impactful piece of advice Lisa has received from a mentor
- Lisa’s superpower and her advice to women feeling overwhelmed
In this episode…
What makes you feel empowered? Do you enjoy learning from successful leaders or being part of a community?
Lisa Druxman loves learning from successful women. She thrives working with other women in a supportive values-based community. According to Lisa, success leaves clues that others can learn from and use to achieve success in their own lives. No one becomes successful by accident — you must work for it and learn to do it without letting it overwhelm your life.
In this episode of the Lead Like a Woman Show, Andrea Heuston interviews Lisa Druxman, the Founder and CEO of FIT4MOM, about women empowerment and building a franchise business. Lisa shares tips for overcoming being overwhelmed, the value of creating a supportive community, and the benefits of having a franchise.
Resources Mentioned in this episode
- Artitudes Design
- Stronger on the Other Side: The Power to Choose by Andrea Heuston
- Lisa Druxman on LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook
- FIT4MOM
- FIT4MOM Franchise
- FIT4MOM on Facebook | Instagram
- FIT4BABY
- Stroller Strides
- Stroller Barre
- Strides 360
- Body Ignite
- Body Boost
- Body Well
- The Empowered Mama: How to Reclaim Your Time and Yourself while Raising a Happy, Healthy Family by Lisa Druxman
- The Empowered Mama podcast
- Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action by Simon Sinek
Sponsor for this episode…
This episode is brought to you by Artitudes Design by Andrea Heuston. Artitudes Design is an award-winning creative agency that has been creating visual communication for Fortune 500 companies for over 25 years. They have worked with notable companies such as Microsoft, Starbucks, Expedia, and have also served startups and nonprofit organizations.
They specialize in connecting speakers with audiences by creating visual value with presentations and through the creation of motion graphics, video, and content.
To learn more about Artitudes Design, visit their website today. Checkout their portfolio to see their previous projects, and contact them today to find out how they can help you bring your business a cut above the rest.